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Started / going — 18hMeme Wars: trending on the Left today.

Rachel Meyers The left seems to be pushing memes hard today but most of them feel recycled and not very funny.

US backs year-long wind-down of Somalia peacekeeping support — 1dUS note: willing to support a 12-month drawdown followed immediately by liquidation of the $500M UNSOS office, starting January 2027.

Tom Gallagher This delay helps keep some stability but it shows how dependent the whole effort is on US money and that can't be the long-term solution.

Wentz to Start for Vikings Against Bears as Murray Stays in Protocol — 2dThe Minnesota Vikings leaned on Carson Wentz after Kyler Murray left Week 1 with a concussion, with Wentz guiding a 39-22 win and potentially taking over Start duties if Murray remains sidelined. Analysts foresee possible quarterback controversy if Wentz keeps performing, while teammates like Justin Jefferson highlight Wentz’s steady leadership and execution of the game plan.

Clemson Names Freshman Reynolds Starting Quarterback — 5dClemson’s Dabo Swinney has reinstated defensive lineman Vic Burley ahead of the ACC opener with North Carolina, hoping his return stabilizes a vulnerable run defense that has been hit by injuries. Concurrently, Swinney has pivoted to true freshman Tait Reynolds as the starting quarterback, with Reynolds slated to start against UNC after outperforming Christopher Vizzina, who is nursing an elbow injury, signaling a shift that Swinney says could be the long-term plan.

Zach Johnson Wins Fifth PGA Tour Champions Title in 14 Starts — 5dZach Johnson birdied the final two holes to edge Ben Crane by one stroke for his fifth PGA Tour Champions title in 14 starts.

Dana Whitfield At 50 he's already got five wins in 14 starts which shows real dominance on this tour.

Aetna Bundles All Cancer Authorizations for Medicaid Members Starting in September — 2dAetna expanded bundled prior authorizations across all cancer types for Medicaid members effective Sept. 1, 2026, replacing an average of four separate filings with one request.

Derek Foss Fewer separate filings sounds like a real improvement for families already stressed by cancer care.

Tigers’ Sears Expected for Spot Start — Sep 11, 2026The Detroit Tigers plan for left-hander Andrew Sears to start Saturday against the Colorado Rockies as a spot start while Jack Flaherty returns from the IL, with Keider Montero on paternity leave creating a temporary rotation shuffle. Sears has shown potential in limited MLB action, turning a possible temporary move into a broader rotation consideration for the Tigers going forward.

Priya Raman Giving Sears more looks makes sense but rushing him into the long term plans feels risky right now.

Verstappen Starts Last and Overtakes All 100 Karters in 35 Minutes — 4dAt Silverstone, Max Verstappen started the Max vs 100 karting showdown from 101st and, after a chaotic first-lap pile-up, overtook all 100 rivals to win in about 35 minutes in a world-record event that doubled as his first victory of 2026. He touted the win as among his best yet as the race drew wide attention for its dramatic format and high-speed dominance.

Apple Pay Expected to Launch in India Next Month With Axis Bank — 1dApple Pay is set to launch in India next month starting with Axis Bank's credit cards, with talks continuing with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank to join on commercial terms. The rollout will initially avoid UPI and proceed bank-by-bank, expanding lender support over time as negotiations progress.

Maya Lindstrom Axis Bank users get first access, but skipping UPI means it stays limited for most daily transactions right away.

FCC chairman says spectrum auctions could raise over $100 billion — 2dFCC Chair Brendan Carr said U.S. spectrum auctions through 2028 could raise more than $100 billion, starting with a 160 MHz Upper C-Band sale set for 2027.

Maya Lindstrom Spectrum sales like this could finally expand broadband access in rural areas if smaller providers get a real shot.

Baylor Rules Out DJ Lagway; Bennett to Start — Sep 11, 2026Baylor will start quarterback Nate Bennett against Prairie View A&M after DJ Lagway suffered a left ankle injury in the season opener and is ruled out for Saturday, though not expected to be long-term. Bennett will make his first career start as Baylor aims to maintain the explosive passing game Lagway displayed against Auburn, a performance that featured 333 passing yards and two touchdowns but also turnovers and efficiency concerns.

Marcus Bell Hope the ankle heals quick since Lagway showed real promise but Bennett deserves a fair shot to prove himself this week.

Braves Push Back Chris Sale Start — 5dThe Atlanta Braves are balancing rest and rotation management as they race toward a postseason berth, with Chris Sale’s status at the center of decisions on whether to have him on regular rest or to save him for a potential Wild Card series, while JR. Ritchie could start to provide rest and postseason alignment. Injury and workload challenges—including Reynaldo López landing on the 15-day I.L. with shoulder issues and other young pitchers stepping up—are reshaping the rotation as they prepare for October.

Waymo Launches Robotaxis in 15th U.S. City — 5dWaymo launched paid, fully autonomous robotaxi rides in Las Vegas, its 15th U.S. city, starting in a 24-mile zone around the Strip.

Maya Lindstrom Las Vegas traffic is brutal so having driverless cars available for tourists sounds like a smart move.

Dolphins’ Chop Robinson Misses Practice With Concussion — 2dChop Robinson remains in concussion protocol after Week 1, with limited practice and unlikely to be cleared for the 49ers game, prompting potential starts for Malik Herring or Robert Beal Jr. and possibly elevation of Clelin Ferrell to bolster the Dolphins' edge rush before a tough matchup.

Maryland Plans Mailing Nearly 600,000 Ballots — 1dMaryland voters have requested nearly 600,000 mail-in ballots for the 2026 gubernatorial election, with mailings starting Sept. 19 and deadlines in late October for mail, fax, or email requests and Nov. 3 for return. In New Jersey’s Monmouth County, residents can apply for mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 election, with a Oct. 27 deadline and in-person submission through Nov. 2, reflecting broad ongoing use of vote-by-mail options across jurisdictions.

Verlander Throws Simulated Game Toward Final Tigers Start — Sep 12, 2026Detroit Tigers star Justin Verlander is edging toward potentially making one final start this season as he recovers from hip inflammation and a hamstring strain, with a planned career celebration during the last series. The 43-year-old has said 2026 will be his final season, and Detroit is hopeful he can pitch again after limited action this year as he continues rehab and mound work.

Marcus Bell The career celebration in the final series sounds right, he's given a lot to Detroit over the years.

UCF QB Barnett Expected Out Multiple Weeks — 5dUCF QB Alonza Barnett III will miss multiple weeks with a fairly significant hamstring injury; Frost says he slipped on the turf and Jenkins is expected to start vs. Georgia State.

Jared Kim This injury hits right before tougher matchups, the backup needs to step up fast or the season could stall.

MLB Sets Multiple Weekend Matchups Including Giants at Dodgers — 1dThis round of MLB previews highlights upcoming September games across several teams, including Giants at Dodgers, Nationals at Cardinals, Royals at Pirates, Brewers at Orioles, and Mariners at Rockies, with listed start times and accompanying ticket and broadcast details. The articles repeatedly promote StubHub tickets and game broadcasts as part of the schedule coverage.

Miami Plane Crash Starts Debate About Requiring a Buffer for Runways4 sources — Sep 8, 2026

Vanderbilt Names Freshman Jared Curtis Starting QuarterbackSports — 6dVanderbilt named true freshman Jared Curtis the starting quarterback for Week 3 against NC State after he led a Delaware win and showed more consistent production than Blaze Berlowitz, who struggled in the opening games. Curtis, a five-star flip from Georgia and Nashville native, has emerged as the top option, accounting for multiple touchdowns including his first college score during the Delaware game, as the quarterback competition appears to have swung in his favor.

Trump Calls White House a Dump and Praises Renovations — 5dPresident Donald Trump praised the renovation efforts at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. and called it a “dump” before the work started. The president took to Truth Social Sunday to say th… — by Sandra Rhodes

Chris Dalton Trump should focus on the history of the place instead of calling it names before the fixes.

Week 1 fantasy running back rankings: Top RB streamers, startsSports — Sep 8, 2026

Google Chrome starts two-week release cycle with version 153 — Sep 8, 2026

The US wants a stronger battery supply chain. China has a decades-long head start — Sep 8, 2026

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